Local P.C.'s propose union with Caicos Still in the clutches of yet another Canadian winter, delegates to the national Conservative Party convention in Montreal were under- standably very recep- tive te, a resolution promoting a union bet- ween Canada and the balrny Turks and Caicos Islands in the Carib- bean. Infact, In the words of Oshawa delegate John Dehart who presented the resolution, the proposai was "very warmly received." Mr. Dehart presented the motion at an exter- nal affairs policy workshop headed by new one, Mr. Dehart said efforts by the isian- ds during the 1970's to promote some form of reciprocal agreement between the two coun- tries were given the cold shoulder by the Liberai government. Since that time the scheme has idled on the back burner but Mr. Dehart said there are signs that a new government on the islands may be in- terested in renewing negotiations. The resolution, which was endorsed by the Oshawa Federal Con- servative Association, notes- that the islands External Affairs stffer from a lacitc Minister Joe Clark. Ac- natural resources an cordlng to Mr. Dehart, couid be a iucrativ the minister agreed that market for Canadia the union could be very produced agriculturi beneficil to Canada and manufacture and assured the goods and that th delegation that he would acquisition and use c investigate the proposai the territories coul further. provide thousands( The isiands, some 570 jobs for. currentl miles southeast of unemployed Canadians Miami, enjoy an annual, In addition, th average temperature of' resolution notes the sui 27 Celsiuas (82 F) and are stantiai nuxnber a British Colony. Canadians who winte Although the idea of a in the Unted States an union between Canada 01W tourismn defici and the lslands la not a which in 198 waý Quest centre to of id an rai ld b- id ty ta build new school By MIKE JOHNSTON Free Press Staff Whitby Council has approved a site plan ap- plication by the Quest Center for Brighit and Gifted Children, to, con- struct a new school on Dundas St. W. The Quest School began operations in 1982 in Oshawa with 29 students, said Ann Keir, Administrative Assis- tant for the Center. In 1983 the school moved to Whtby where it presently operates from, two rented buildings. The senior division la housed in the Old Whit- by Public Library building and the Primary and Junior divisions are operated frorn the achool building previously housing St. Bernadettes Separate school. The school presently lias a population of 116 students enrolled in classes ranging froni kindergarten te Grade 13, said Mrs. Keir. The new facility, which is expected to cost around $2 million wiil include a computer room and a iibrary as well as outdoor educationai facilities. Phase 2 is tentatively set to begin in 1991. "The students are given more attention than in a public school system," said Mrs. Keir explaining that the highest number of students in any class is 15. Some of the required courses the students take are computers and French, and at present grade 10 students are taking law and spanish, she said. The first graduation the school held last year saw two students graduating and this year two more are ex- pected to graduate, said Mrs. Keir. estimateci to be $2.2 million. If Canada were to acquire the Turks and Caicos, Mr. Dehart believes that tourismn deficit could be substan- tially reduced and Canadians vacationing in the islands would be able to purchase com- modities at par at the same time that Canadian resources would be allowed to remain in Canada. As well, the islands are debt free and have extensive, modern ac- commodations and air travel facilities. "It's in their hands now but Mr. Clark ad- mitted it could be a real asset to the country. We're on the riglit track anyway. How far it wiil go I don't know but we're moving in the right direction," said -MrMDehart. WITI3Y FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26,1986 PAGE 1l Tom Brandon, Harold O'Brien, Constance ns. To make an appointment for a con- Powell and May Lamb are four of the seven sultation cail 668-1424 or 668-7919. The volunteers who will be assisting seniors with program wîll run until April 4 at the Senior's their incomne tax this year. The seven Activity Centre. prepared for the clinic by taking a gover- Free Press Staff Photo nment refresher course on income tax retur- FREE with ths coupon, an aduit (18 I yrs. or aider) can enjoy and prevew mthe facilities ai GoId's Gym, a $6 *0 HSI customer. 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